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study at the same time were Experience, and Prepare
themselves to be ready,
which accounted for 28% and 20% respectively (see Figure 10).
Figure 10: Reasons of Recommendation to work while studying
V. Discussion
The purpose of this research study was to explore the reasons, benefits, and
difficulties that UC students have faced during their academic journey.
Throughout
the analysis, we can see that most of the students in UC work
full time (70%). The male respondents have more jobs related
to their majors
than females.
The ultimate reason was to be financially independent which is similar to the
findings that have been done in the Western countries: students earn money
to support and keep themselves in school (Robinson, 1999). The benefit that
had been gained the most from work while studying was Experience in real
working environments (35.6%) which is similar to the previous research
that: “Degree-related work and unpaid work
experience increase the
likelihood of getting a graduate job” (Jewell, 2014).
Additionally, our research findings illustrate that students encountered
exhaustion and stress
as the biggest obstacles, which are similar to other
researchers’ findings as well:
Deadlines, limited finances,
family issues,
time, and other additional responsibilities also stress college students out
(Martinez, Ordu, Sala, & McFarlance, 2013).
